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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft flDasonrv . METROPOLITAN MEETINGS .

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 173 ) . —The installation meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Herbert , who was supported by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee and Benevolent Fund statement of accounts was presented and adopted . Bro . E . W . Allen then took the chair for the purpose of

brief , and the guests , some 90 all told , enjoyed themselves immensely . The card of invitation , the menu , and the toast list were artistic productions , which will be prized by those who were fortunate in securing copies . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Charles Tinney , who was assisted by the Misses Ethel

Bevans and Kate Norman , with the ever popular Bro . Henry Guy . Bro . George E . Fairchild during the evening favoured the company with a recitation— "The Death of the Old Squire , " for which he won unqualified praise . In conclusion we may add that there were no less than 43 Installed Masters present at the " function" of the evening .

Excelsior Lodge ( No . 1155 ) . —The installation and banquet of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford . The lodge was opened , and there being no other business on the notice paper , the ceremony of installation —after the minutes of the previous meeting had been duly confirmed—was proceeded with . Bro . Bolton , P . M .

and Treasurer , presented Bro . C Clark , S . W ., to the W . M . presiding , Bro . Goddard , who performed the ceremony in a very quiet but most impressive manner , and gave great satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of listening to it , and the way in which the new Master invested his officers was simply perfect , and proved to the brethren of the Excelsior Lodge that the choice they had made was a very

The toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was received with acclamation , the brethren also joining in singing ''God bless the Prince of Wales . " The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was given by the W . M . in a very neat speech , and was duly honoured by the brethren . "The Visitors" seemed to be a most popular toast , for

the W . M . was not only very happy in the choice of his remarks , but the brethren most enthusiastic in the way they received it . Bro . Milbourne responded , and mentioned the fact that , it being Ascension Day , was a very appropriate occasion for the W . M . to be placed in the chair of K . S ., and he wished him a very happy and prosperous year of office .

The l . P . M . then took possession of the gavel , and , in a very felicitous speech , proposed "The Health of the Presiding Master , " and expressed the pleasure it had given him to install Bro . Clark , and called upon the brethren to give their new Master a true Masonic " fire "—which they did in a very hearty manner . In responding , Bro . Clark thanked those present for the

welcome they had given him on his accession to the chair , and assured them that he would do all in his power to further the interests of the lodge , and expressed the hope that at the expiration of his year of office he would retire with as much honour as his predecessor had done . He then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and , in presenting

the jewel which the brethren had voted to him , stated that Bro . Goddard had shown his capabilities as W . M . in a very striking manner , and he felt sure that , after finishing his work by performing the ceremony of installation so perfectly , he could feel that his jewel had been well and truly earned .

Bro . Goddard thanked the brethren , and gave a humorous recitation , which created roars of laughter . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was duly proposed , and responded to , Bros . Bolton and Dilley being heartily applauded . "The Masonic Charities" received the attention which so deserving an object always finds at the hands of the

brethren . Bro . Brown , P . M ., responded . The toast of " The Past Masters" was duly responded to by Bro . G . Burney , who assured the VV . M . that he would be well supported by them during his year of office . Bro . G . Bolton , S . W ., responded for the toast of "The Officers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy evening to a close .

Deartng ' s two years' tenure of office as W . M . was a fitting opportunity for the members to recognise his distinguished services to the lodge , and one they fully availed themselves of by presenting him with a very handsome clock and side ornaments bearing a suitable inscription , and also a diamond brooch for Mrs . Dearing as a souvenir of the occasion . The services rendered to the lodge for many

Pickett , A . D . C . ; W . Wright , Org . ; G . F . Wheeler and G . H . Fletcher , Stwds . ; and Shepperd , Tyler . Bro . C . Dearing , I . P . M ., then said he had a pleasant duty to perform , which he should have done before he vacated the chair . It was to present a Treasurer ' s jewel to Bro . John Weston , P . M ., which was unanimously voted at the last meeting . He felt it a great privilege to do so , for Bro .

Weston ' s face was one of the first he encountered when he saw the light of Masonry , some nine years ago , and since that time he had learnt to love and respect him . He also had to present to Bro . Weston , P . M ., a silver tea service subscribed for by the members , who hoped he would be spared many years to enjoy a cosy cup of tea in the society of his wife , and thus be reminded of the

esteem and regard in which he was held by them . Bro . John Weston , P . M ., Treas ., said it was difficult for him to express his feelings , and , as he hoped to have an opportunity of addressing them at a later hour , he would not now detain them , but thank them deeply and warmly . The W . M . said it was rare indeed that a W . M . was called upon as his first duty to perform such a pleasant task as he now

had the honour to perform . It was to give expression to the feelings of the members in recognition of the very able manner in which Bro . Charles Dearing , I . P . M ., had discharged his duty as Master for the past two years , and also for the energy and interest he had always displayed in promoting its best interests . He regretted very much that the time was so advanced that he could not dilate upon the

I . P . M . ' s excellence and worthiness ; but he would remind them that when Bro . Dearing was installed into the chair the lodge was a very different lodge to what it was now . The l . P . M . initiated 39 candidates ; there were two joining members during his term of office , a fact which the members should recognise . It had been thought that one who had done so much for the lodge should have some better

recognition than the ordinary jewel , which the l . P . M . had last year , and the result had been the magnificent clock and side ornaments they saw before them . He had great pleasure in presenting them to Bro . Dearing , I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , trusting he would be spared to use them for many years . The Committee thought the Immediate Past Master might take it as a compliment if they

remembered he was a married man , and that he had left his family circle on many occasions when he would have been well appreciated at home . He had , therefore , in the name of the lodge , to ask Bro . Dearing to carry a diamond brooch to his wife , accompanied by the best wishes of the members , trusting she would long be spared , and that the gift would remind her of the lodge with which her

husband had been for some years connected and in which he was an honoured and respected member . The clo : k bears the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Charles Dearing , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . Berks , by the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , No . 1602 , and the members individually , for his eminent services as W . M . for two years in succession , during which time he initiated 39 gentlemen into the

Craft , as well as a token of the great respect and esteem in which he is held by the whole of the brethren of the lodge . May , iSyt . " Bro . C Dearing , I . P . M ., said that seemed the most difficult part of his Masonic career . He was quite overwhelmed by thekindness of the brethren in presenting him with that magnificent testimonial in recognition of his services , and as the hour was late and dinner was waiting he hoped to have another opportunity of addressing them . He was very grateful to the members and should look upon

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their gift with great pride . On behalf of his _ wife he tendered her best thanks , for it was indeed a kindl y atl (] thoughtful act for the members to remember her . ] - [ thanked them one and all very heartily for the great kindness shown him , and as he hoped for an early opportunit y of attempting to thank them in adequate terms , he could say no more . Several propositions having been received and other

business transacted , lodge was closed . After a substantial repast the usual toasts were heartil y acknowledged . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dearing , I . P . M ., who said he felt very proud that that task had fallen to his lot . Most of the brethren knew how much he was indebted to the present Master , as it was through him

that he had the opportunity of attaining the chair as early as he did , and also of presiding for two years . They should congratulate themselves upon having Bro . G . Brown as VV . M ., for they knew what a good man and Mason he was . It was 13 years since the W . M . joined the lodge , and he was now respected and esteemed , and they felt sure his year of office would be a great success and a pleasure to them all

Bro . G . Brown , W . M ., expressed his extreme obligation to the l . P . M . for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed . He could not find words in which to express his feelings or to thank them for the great honour conferred upon him by electing him W . M . of that lod ge . It was a large and prosperous lodge , second to none in the north of London , and few could show as large a list of

members . He should endeavour to discharge his duties to the best of his ability , and no one could do more . The Worshipful Master next gave "The Installing Master , " observing that he was about to discharge a debt of gratitude , and the brethren would readily understand his feelings when he said that he had been installed by Bro . Weston , " P . M ., in a manner that must have made a deep

impression upon the hearts of all present . Bro . Weston , P . M ., initiated him in that lodge , and was therefore his Masonic father , and he felt deeply attached to him . He was obliged to the l . P . M . for readily acquiescing when he expressed the wish that Bro . Weston should install him . Bro . John Weston , P . M ., Treas ., said it was extremel y difficult to thank them adequately for the kindness evinced

towards him not only on that but on many previous occasions . He thanked the l . P . M . for his Masonic self-denial in foregoing his right to perform the installation ceremony . As he had the great privilege of initiating the W . M ., it was an intense pleasure to install one whom they all respected , and hoped would be with them for many years to come . " The Visitors " was next cordially given , and replied to

in suitable terms by Bro . Kew , jun ., and others . Bro . C . Dearing , I . P . M ., in response to the toast of "The l . P . M . and Past Masters , " thanked' the brethren sincerely for the handsome manner in which his efforts in the interests of the lodge had been recognised . The magnificent testimonial presented to him in the lodge would serve to remind him of the esteem and regard of the

members and of the kindly and fraternal feeling exhibited towards him by every brother since he had been a member , and especially during his term of office as Master . He again thanked them for the beautiful diamond brooch presented to Mrs . Dearing , which would to a very great extent _ console her for the loss of his society whilst attending to his duties in connection with the lodge . He thanked them all for

their kindly reception that evening , and he particularly thanked Bro . VV . Francis , of the Mohawk Minstrels , for travelling from Birmingham to attend the installation . He would continue to evince the same interest in the lodge in the future as he had in the past , and hoped to retain their respect and esteem , , of which they had given him tangible

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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft flDasonrv . METROPOLITAN MEETINGS .

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 173 ) . —The installation meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . H . Herbert , who was supported by his officers . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee and Benevolent Fund statement of accounts was presented and adopted . Bro . E . W . Allen then took the chair for the purpose of

brief , and the guests , some 90 all told , enjoyed themselves immensely . The card of invitation , the menu , and the toast list were artistic productions , which will be prized by those who were fortunate in securing copies . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Charles Tinney , who was assisted by the Misses Ethel

Bevans and Kate Norman , with the ever popular Bro . Henry Guy . Bro . George E . Fairchild during the evening favoured the company with a recitation— "The Death of the Old Squire , " for which he won unqualified praise . In conclusion we may add that there were no less than 43 Installed Masters present at the " function" of the evening .

Excelsior Lodge ( No . 1155 ) . —The installation and banquet of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford . The lodge was opened , and there being no other business on the notice paper , the ceremony of installation —after the minutes of the previous meeting had been duly confirmed—was proceeded with . Bro . Bolton , P . M .

and Treasurer , presented Bro . C Clark , S . W ., to the W . M . presiding , Bro . Goddard , who performed the ceremony in a very quiet but most impressive manner , and gave great satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of listening to it , and the way in which the new Master invested his officers was simply perfect , and proved to the brethren of the Excelsior Lodge that the choice they had made was a very

The toast of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was received with acclamation , the brethren also joining in singing ''God bless the Prince of Wales . " The toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was given by the W . M . in a very neat speech , and was duly honoured by the brethren . "The Visitors" seemed to be a most popular toast , for

the W . M . was not only very happy in the choice of his remarks , but the brethren most enthusiastic in the way they received it . Bro . Milbourne responded , and mentioned the fact that , it being Ascension Day , was a very appropriate occasion for the W . M . to be placed in the chair of K . S ., and he wished him a very happy and prosperous year of office .

The l . P . M . then took possession of the gavel , and , in a very felicitous speech , proposed "The Health of the Presiding Master , " and expressed the pleasure it had given him to install Bro . Clark , and called upon the brethren to give their new Master a true Masonic " fire "—which they did in a very hearty manner . In responding , Bro . Clark thanked those present for the

welcome they had given him on his accession to the chair , and assured them that he would do all in his power to further the interests of the lodge , and expressed the hope that at the expiration of his year of office he would retire with as much honour as his predecessor had done . He then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., " and , in presenting

the jewel which the brethren had voted to him , stated that Bro . Goddard had shown his capabilities as W . M . in a very striking manner , and he felt sure that , after finishing his work by performing the ceremony of installation so perfectly , he could feel that his jewel had been well and truly earned .

Bro . Goddard thanked the brethren , and gave a humorous recitation , which created roars of laughter . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " was duly proposed , and responded to , Bros . Bolton and Dilley being heartily applauded . "The Masonic Charities" received the attention which so deserving an object always finds at the hands of the

brethren . Bro . Brown , P . M ., responded . The toast of " The Past Masters" was duly responded to by Bro . G . Burney , who assured the VV . M . that he would be well supported by them during his year of office . Bro . G . Bolton , S . W ., responded for the toast of "The Officers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast brought a very happy evening to a close .

Deartng ' s two years' tenure of office as W . M . was a fitting opportunity for the members to recognise his distinguished services to the lodge , and one they fully availed themselves of by presenting him with a very handsome clock and side ornaments bearing a suitable inscription , and also a diamond brooch for Mrs . Dearing as a souvenir of the occasion . The services rendered to the lodge for many

Pickett , A . D . C . ; W . Wright , Org . ; G . F . Wheeler and G . H . Fletcher , Stwds . ; and Shepperd , Tyler . Bro . C . Dearing , I . P . M ., then said he had a pleasant duty to perform , which he should have done before he vacated the chair . It was to present a Treasurer ' s jewel to Bro . John Weston , P . M ., which was unanimously voted at the last meeting . He felt it a great privilege to do so , for Bro .

Weston ' s face was one of the first he encountered when he saw the light of Masonry , some nine years ago , and since that time he had learnt to love and respect him . He also had to present to Bro . Weston , P . M ., a silver tea service subscribed for by the members , who hoped he would be spared many years to enjoy a cosy cup of tea in the society of his wife , and thus be reminded of the

esteem and regard in which he was held by them . Bro . John Weston , P . M ., Treas ., said it was difficult for him to express his feelings , and , as he hoped to have an opportunity of addressing them at a later hour , he would not now detain them , but thank them deeply and warmly . The W . M . said it was rare indeed that a W . M . was called upon as his first duty to perform such a pleasant task as he now

had the honour to perform . It was to give expression to the feelings of the members in recognition of the very able manner in which Bro . Charles Dearing , I . P . M ., had discharged his duty as Master for the past two years , and also for the energy and interest he had always displayed in promoting its best interests . He regretted very much that the time was so advanced that he could not dilate upon the

I . P . M . ' s excellence and worthiness ; but he would remind them that when Bro . Dearing was installed into the chair the lodge was a very different lodge to what it was now . The l . P . M . initiated 39 candidates ; there were two joining members during his term of office , a fact which the members should recognise . It had been thought that one who had done so much for the lodge should have some better

recognition than the ordinary jewel , which the l . P . M . had last year , and the result had been the magnificent clock and side ornaments they saw before them . He had great pleasure in presenting them to Bro . Dearing , I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , trusting he would be spared to use them for many years . The Committee thought the Immediate Past Master might take it as a compliment if they

remembered he was a married man , and that he had left his family circle on many occasions when he would have been well appreciated at home . He had , therefore , in the name of the lodge , to ask Bro . Dearing to carry a diamond brooch to his wife , accompanied by the best wishes of the members , trusting she would long be spared , and that the gift would remind her of the lodge with which her

husband had been for some years connected and in which he was an honoured and respected member . The clo : k bears the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Charles Dearing , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . Berks , by the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge , No . 1602 , and the members individually , for his eminent services as W . M . for two years in succession , during which time he initiated 39 gentlemen into the

Craft , as well as a token of the great respect and esteem in which he is held by the whole of the brethren of the lodge . May , iSyt . " Bro . C Dearing , I . P . M ., said that seemed the most difficult part of his Masonic career . He was quite overwhelmed by thekindness of the brethren in presenting him with that magnificent testimonial in recognition of his services , and as the hour was late and dinner was waiting he hoped to have another opportunity of addressing them . He was very grateful to the members and should look upon

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their gift with great pride . On behalf of his _ wife he tendered her best thanks , for it was indeed a kindl y atl (] thoughtful act for the members to remember her . ] - [ thanked them one and all very heartily for the great kindness shown him , and as he hoped for an early opportunit y of attempting to thank them in adequate terms , he could say no more . Several propositions having been received and other

business transacted , lodge was closed . After a substantial repast the usual toasts were heartil y acknowledged . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Dearing , I . P . M ., who said he felt very proud that that task had fallen to his lot . Most of the brethren knew how much he was indebted to the present Master , as it was through him

that he had the opportunity of attaining the chair as early as he did , and also of presiding for two years . They should congratulate themselves upon having Bro . G . Brown as VV . M ., for they knew what a good man and Mason he was . It was 13 years since the W . M . joined the lodge , and he was now respected and esteemed , and they felt sure his year of office would be a great success and a pleasure to them all

Bro . G . Brown , W . M ., expressed his extreme obligation to the l . P . M . for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed . He could not find words in which to express his feelings or to thank them for the great honour conferred upon him by electing him W . M . of that lod ge . It was a large and prosperous lodge , second to none in the north of London , and few could show as large a list of

members . He should endeavour to discharge his duties to the best of his ability , and no one could do more . The Worshipful Master next gave "The Installing Master , " observing that he was about to discharge a debt of gratitude , and the brethren would readily understand his feelings when he said that he had been installed by Bro . Weston , " P . M ., in a manner that must have made a deep

impression upon the hearts of all present . Bro . Weston , P . M ., initiated him in that lodge , and was therefore his Masonic father , and he felt deeply attached to him . He was obliged to the l . P . M . for readily acquiescing when he expressed the wish that Bro . Weston should install him . Bro . John Weston , P . M ., Treas ., said it was extremel y difficult to thank them adequately for the kindness evinced

towards him not only on that but on many previous occasions . He thanked the l . P . M . for his Masonic self-denial in foregoing his right to perform the installation ceremony . As he had the great privilege of initiating the W . M ., it was an intense pleasure to install one whom they all respected , and hoped would be with them for many years to come . " The Visitors " was next cordially given , and replied to

in suitable terms by Bro . Kew , jun ., and others . Bro . C . Dearing , I . P . M ., in response to the toast of "The l . P . M . and Past Masters , " thanked' the brethren sincerely for the handsome manner in which his efforts in the interests of the lodge had been recognised . The magnificent testimonial presented to him in the lodge would serve to remind him of the esteem and regard of the

members and of the kindly and fraternal feeling exhibited towards him by every brother since he had been a member , and especially during his term of office as Master . He again thanked them for the beautiful diamond brooch presented to Mrs . Dearing , which would to a very great extent _ console her for the loss of his society whilst attending to his duties in connection with the lodge . He thanked them all for

their kindly reception that evening , and he particularly thanked Bro . VV . Francis , of the Mohawk Minstrels , for travelling from Birmingham to attend the installation . He would continue to evince the same interest in the lodge in the future as he had in the past , and hoped to retain their respect and esteem , , of which they had given him tangible